Economists cut their forecasts for Treasury yields in 2013 to the least since Bloomberg began compiling the predictions as notes were little changed after data showed the unemployment rate was higher than expected.

Stronger U.S. economic data have reduced the probability that the Federal Reserve will announce a third round of so-called quantitative easing when policy makers gather next month, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said.

Treasury 10-year note yields fell below 1.8 percent for the first time since February as Greek politicians struggled to form a government, adding to concern that Europe’s financial turmoil is deepening and boosting demand for the safest securities.